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    Re: Review: The Iwamoto mandolin #118

    Just picked my #121 up on Wednesday.197349197350
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    Re: Review: The Iwamoto mandolin #118

    I just placed an order one to him last week.
  3. Re: Musiccompo in Hong Kong Carbon Fiber mandolin cases

    Their cases for F or A have different pads. It appears that F style case might be having Pick guard problem.
    My fiber case which made of China have a pads on lid of case, so could not close the lid....
  4. Thread: Apollo Picks !

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    Re: Apollo Picks !

    I got a PEEK shape D & E few days before. I am using a Red Bear shape E and D'ADDARIO CT signature pick also.
    I felt Apollo's are more smoother picking than my caseins. As for the tone/sound are...
  5. Thread: Quint Mandolin

    by Kykym
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    Re: Quint Mandolin

    After that, I have read a description on their web store. It appears that they made an English site which used by translation software. Therefore some words and expression were unusual in native...
  6. Thread: Quint Mandolin

    by Kykym
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    Re: Quint Mandolin

    I own two as F5 style and A5 style. I have purchased F style in the store in Tokyo, purchased A style as used condition by online from store in Osaka.
    He definitely seems to have worked at...
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    Re: Apollo picks -- another option for you

    I just placed an order for 3 PEEK picks this morning. Looking forward to arrive them.
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    Re: New Northfield/Gilchrist tailpiece-Nice!

    I got a reply from them which was “we currently only have the one style with Logo available. We may have more options available in the future.”
    Already placed an order one.
    I also installed their...
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    Re: New Northfield/Gilchrist tailpiece-Nice!

    I have sent an inquiry for plain cover without logo. I hope I can get any reply from them this week.
    As for the weight of James tailpiece, It is 2.461oz.
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    Re: Why do you like the picks you like?

    I use Wegen, Red Bear and D'Addario's Chris Thile pick. They were not sold at any retail stores in Tokyo.
    Wegen was bought at an online shop in Japan. I bought the others from the United States.
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    Re: Introduction and my new to me Gibson Fern

    Do you know the Ghibli Museum? It is near from there.
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    Re: Introduction and my new to me Gibson Fern

    Hi There,
    I am in Tokyo and playing a mandolin.
    Also am a friend of Iwamoto over 40 years.
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    Re: Small diameter round braided strap source

    I am using several Little Satchel’s straps for my F styles and A styles.
    Kangaroo leather is long lasting than cowhide.
    I have placed orders via FB messenger every time.
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    Harptone or Cedar Creek Cases

    Hi there,
    Have you ever seen or owned Harptone's Vintage style Arch-top/Arch-back case or Cedar Creek's Vintage style cases? I want you to post any photo if you owned any vintage style cases. I...
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    Re: Bluegrass jam at Moon Stomp in Tokyo

    Hi there,

    I'm a friend of Iwamoto-san since 40 years before.
    I also have visited to Moon Stomp last month!
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    Re: Post A picture of your favorite "A" model

    My Unicorn Made in San Antonio, TEXAS

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  17. Re: Replacing the Tailpiece on my Flatiron (would like original)

    It was not replacement of the Flatrion's.
    I've replace the tailpiece for my Unicorn Mandolin few month ago.
    I had heard that Prucha's are better than other retro style pressed tailpieces. So Was...
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    Re: Slot head screws for Gotoh Tuners

    Default size of Gotoh's screws are M2.3 x 10 with Phillips.
    I have found and got the Brass screws of M2.3 x 12mm with slotted round head. It is also rare size in Japan.
    They said It have to custom...
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    Re: Northfield Airloom Recurve review

    My Airloom Recurve case in Natural have arrived this morning from Michigan.
    Those latches are renewal instead of plastics.
    Guy from Northfield did honest and kind replies to me in spite of...
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    Re: Where to find J Bovier

    Hi there,
    I am interested in thier Balck Top A5 special.
    I have ever heard their mandolins are made in Korea, But Have ever heard that it is made in China also. And I've never seen them in...
  21. Re: Afanti/Pango Octave mandolin (PMD-216 or AMD-216)

    Thanks for the posting.
    I have found those octave mandolins on AliExpress and eBay. They will be FREE shipping charge if I purchased Afanti on AliExpress. I need to pay shipping charge at US$35 if...
  22. Afanti/Pango Octave mandolin (PMD-216 or AMD-216)

    I had not heard that brand name. Am interested in this octave mandolin. Does anyone owns? I want you to let me know your review and some opinions. Thanks.
  23. Thread: Iwamoto?

    by Kykym
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    Re: Iwamoto?

    I know him well since over 30 years before. He is representative of "Acoustic World" as a famous mandolin luthier in Tokyo,JAPAN.
    He has the experience of mandolin building over 40 years.
    I had...
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